What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physician Advisor position at Valley Baptist Health System?
Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
Full Time Days
Job Summary
Responsible for medical staff leadership to the Utilization Management Committee (UMC) and the Case Management (CM) and Health Information Management (HIM)/Clinical Documentation Improvement Departments. Leads and promotes processes for patients to receive medically necessary and high-quality care throughout the continuum of care. Stays abreast of professional best practices and community standards of care. Assists Administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials that are due to providing medically unnecessary or preventable services and extended length of stays.
Education
Required: Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.).
Preferred: Advanced degree in Business and/or Health Care Administration.
Experience
Required: 2 years in a physician leadership role.
Preferred: Utilization Management and hospital committee chair. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial role with members of the medical staff and to engage in education to hospital medical staff. Prefer successfully conducted physician to physician discussions with payers.
Certifications
Required: Current State MD or DO License and an ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) Certification. AHA BLS.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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Education
Required: Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.).
Preferred: Advanced degree in Business and/or Health Care Administration.
Experience
Required: 2 years in a physician leadership role.
Preferred: Utilization Management and hospital committee chair. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial role with members of the medical staff and to engage in education to hospital medical staff. Prefer successfully conducted physician to physician discussions with payers.
Certifications
Required: Current State MD or DO License and an ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) Certification. AHA BLS.
Embark on a rewarding career with Valley Baptist - Harlingen hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.
At Valley Baptist - Harlingen, We Understand That Our Greatest Asset Is Our Dedicated Team Of Professionals. That’s Why We Offer More Than a Job – We Provide a Comprehensive Benefit Package That Prioritizes Your Health, Professional Development, And Work-life Balance. The Available Plans And Programs Include:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance
This position may qualify for a sign-on bonus.
Full Time Days
Job Summary
Responsible for medical staff leadership to the Utilization Management Committee (UMC) and the Case Management (CM) and Health Information Management (HIM)/Clinical Documentation Improvement Departments. Leads and promotes processes for patients to receive medically necessary and high-quality care throughout the continuum of care. Stays abreast of professional best practices and community standards of care. Assists Administration in reducing financial risks associated with denials that are due to providing medically unnecessary or preventable services and extended length of stays.
Education
Required: Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.).
Preferred: Advanced degree in Business and/or Health Care Administration.
Experience
Required: 2 years in a physician leadership role.
Preferred: Utilization Management and hospital committee chair. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial role with members of the medical staff and to engage in education to hospital medical staff. Prefer successfully conducted physician to physician discussions with payers.
Certifications
Required: Current State MD or DO License and an ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) Certification. AHA BLS.
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.
E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify
The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.
2503036500
Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.
,
Education
Required: Doctor of Medicine Degree (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.).
Preferred: Advanced degree in Business and/or Health Care Administration.
Experience
Required: 2 years in a physician leadership role.
Preferred: Utilization Management and hospital committee chair. Demonstrated ability to work in a collegial role with members of the medical staff and to engage in education to hospital medical staff. Prefer successfully conducted physician to physician discussions with payers.
Certifications
Required: Current State MD or DO License and an ABMS (American Board of Medical Specialties) Certification. AHA BLS.